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Galaxy S8

Defender Series Screenless Edition Build Your Own Case

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Compatibility

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Jesse from
A design challenge for Otter but the succeededI just fitted my new S8 with the otterbox. I opted out of the alpha glass and went with silicon instead. I don't like the feel of the silicon, and I suspect the longevity will be less than 3 months but that being said the defender case and silicon do go together nicely.
The case fits well. All button presses are fluid and I do believe the case will withstand the eventual drops that will occur once my toddler gets her hands on the phone. Hopefully the defender can defend against toddlers. Only time will tell.
I've always been impressed with otter. The do set the bench mark for other companies.
Again the s8 with its rounded edges is a really tough engineering mission to get solid protection on. This is more of a design issue with Samsung.
One kind of nuisance area is the plugs, when you put the standard usb type c that comes with the S8 the silicon tends to bulge out a bit on the defender. I'm concerned that area will stretch and tear overtime.
Overall, I do believe this is the best case on the market right now to preserve the phone. Try it with a silicon cover, you loose a bit of that nicer tactile feel but at least you can keep your confidence in the protection it offers.

Date published: 2017-04-30

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Anup from
No screen protectionLike previous defender models, this one doesn't offer screen protection.instead Otterbox offers alpha glass for screen which doesn't make sense. Otterbox please add screen protection for S8 if you are listening.thats what makes otterbox standout among other brands.

Date published: 2017-04-27

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Yuniel from
Good Shell case, not worth the purchase.Let me start by saying I have always been a devoted fan of OtterBox, purchasing the Defender series for all my family’s cell phones, to include my own. This is the first time when I can honestly say I am extremely disappointed with the product I’ve purchased. Yes, I bought the case knowing that it no longer had a screen, instead, I gave OtterBox the benefit of the doubt and purchased their Alpha Glass Screen protector to go with the new case. I am sad to say the results were still very disappointing. The cost of the two together, $90+.
The case - as always the OtterBox Defender series for the Galaxy S8 provide outstanding protection to the phone shell, but that goes without the screen protector portion. Now if you are still going to spend the money and buy the case, then save yourself the time, you are best served by purchasing a soft screen protector. The problem with most hard glass/plastic screen protectors, as it is with the OtterBox Alpha Glass screen protector advertised to work with the OtterBox cases, is that although it provides maximum protection, it also gets caught in the hard plastic edges of the case, which means it will often lift off the phone’s screen, causing the user to have to continually press down hard on the screen to make it function properly. If you are like me, I promise you after a couple of days of doing this, you will more likely to just throw away the hard glass/plastic screen protector because it will be insanely frustrating.
So I conclude by saying that without the one feature that has always made OtterBox Defender series unique and worth the cost, the defender series case has just become another case that could easily be purchased from another generic brand for about $10 and get the same exact level of protection.
My hope is that the designers of OtterBox reconsider the mistake they have made and re-integrate the screen protector to the defender series; it might take a little ingenuity, but well worth it if you can make it happen. Otherwise, I'm afraid you have just created an overpriced phone case, in addition to losing yet another customer.
My Advise to any buyer, don’t waste your money! This $10 worth case is absolutely not worth the $50+ of your hard earned money without the screen protector to go with it. If you pay $50, then know all you are buying is the logo on the outside of the box. The rest, can be purchased for a lot cheaper!
Good luck!

Date published: 2017-04-24

Rated 1 out of
5 by
suannzn from
No Front Screen ProtectorJust purchased an Otterbox Defender for my Galaxy S8 and found there is no front screen protector. I had the Otterbox for my S5 and my husband just bought one for the S7Plus which both had front screen protection. Going to check out other brands for something that actually protects the whole phone not just a portion. Very disappointed.

Does the case fit with the alpha screen protector? Doesn't catch the edges or lift the screen protector?

Asked by: Phil87

Yes! The Defender series and the Alpha Glass are engineered to work seamlessly together.

Answered by: OtterBox CS

Date published: 2018-06-19

Does this Defender case fit the S8 Active also?

Asked by: OtterBox Question

Unfortunately, this case will not be compatible with the Galaxy S8 Active. To stay up to date with product availability, visit otterbox.com and sign up for our monthly newsletter!

Answered by: OtterBox CS

Date published: 2018-12-27

does the defender series for the s8 come with a holster

Asked by: sailor23

The Defender Series build your own case option does not include a holster. The prepackaged Defender selection does include a holster. Check out the link below for those cases.
http://www.otterbox.com/en-us/galaxy-s8/defender-series-case/sam2-galaxy-s8.html#start=2

Yes, all device functionality remains intact when using an OtterBox case.

Answered by: OtterBox CS

Date published: 2019-04-25

How does Defender Series work with the Infinity Display on Galaxy S8/Galaxy S8+?

Asked by: OtterBox FAQ

Defender Series for Galaxy S8/Galaxy S8+ are designed with an open screen, so you can interact directly with the screen, from edge to edge without compromise, while your device stays protected against dust, bumps, drops and dings. Combine Defender Series with OtterBox Alpha Glass for 360 degrees of protection.